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Riverside Ground Pitch Report And Chester-le-Street Weather Forecast For ENG Vs WI 1st T20I



Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. [Source - Kizzyentrance/x.com]Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. [Source - Kizzyentrance/x.com]

England and West Indies will be up against each other in the first T20I of the three-match series on Friday, June 6th. The enthralling contest will be played at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.

England returns to T20Is for the first time since February’s loss to India, aiming to build on their recent ODI dominance in the three-match series against the Windies. On the other hand, the Men in Maroon will look to start the T20I campaign seeking redemption and balance after a disappointing ODI series against the hosts.

Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street T20I Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches played4
Matches won batting 1st2
Matches won bowling 1st2
Tied0
No Result0
Average score batting 1st157
Average score batting 2nd146
Average run rate7.79
% of wickets by pacers61.53%
% of wickets by spinners38.46%

Table - T20I stats at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.

Is Riverside Ground’s Pitch Batting or Bowling Friendly?

The pitch of the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street has traditionally been favorable to both batters and bowlers in T20 games played in June. Seam bowlers are expected to get some swing and seam movements off the deck with the ball coming nicely onto the bat as the game progresses. 

Additionally, bowlers tend to get some grip in the second half, and slower balls become more effective, making the batters struggle to play big shots with spinners and fast bowlers changing their pace and hitting the deck hard.

Riverside Ground Weather Today

Riverside Ground Weather Forecast. [Source - AccuWeather.com]Riverside Ground Weather Forecast. [Source - AccuWeather.com]

Information
Details
Temperature10°C (RealFeel 9°C)
Wind Speed28 km/h
Probability of Precipitation40%
Cloud Cover85%

As per AccuWeather, the weather for the first T20I between England and West Indies in Chester-le-Street is going to be fine for a full game of T20 cricket. The evening is expected to receive some showers in patches with a temperature of 10°C but it will feel slightly more cold at around 9°C due to the RealFeel index. The humidity level is expected to hover around 71%.

Pacers might get some help early on with the wind blowing steadily at 28 km/h but spinners will need to adjust under the overcast condition. The dew point is recorded at 6°C which suggests the likelihood of slick conditions throughout the evening.

ENG vs WI Chances Of Rain

There is a chance of rain interrupting the game in the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Friday evening with the precipitation probability sitting at 40% in the evening. With slightly cold and cloudy conditions, fans might have to see some interruption in the cricketing action between England and West Indies.